Famous pieces or magnificent symphonies – in the hands of VÄGUS the music always is performed with the unmistakable desire and energy that has become their special characteristic. The musicians are between the ages of 14 and 23, and for many, VÄGUS becomes a memory for life.
Each spring and autumn term, the orchestra gathers for a couple of weekends for intensive rehearsals together with conductor Andreas Hanson. The days are filled with fun and community and with our help we have instructors from the Gothenburg Symphony Orchestra. When the weekend is over, you are guaranteed longing for next time! Every semester, VÄGUS goes on tour and gives concerts for both adults and children.
Andreas Hanson works with the Norwegian Conductors’ Program, “Dirigentløftet” in Norway, is a teacher in orchestra conducting at the Royal College of Music in Stockholm, and frequently guest conducts with symphony orchestras and opera houses in Scandinavia. He has also been the music director of the Royal Swedish Navy Band.
Producent cecilia.hilmerby@gso.se
Conductor
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As musicians move on to other assignments, new members are given the chance to experience the VÄGUS life with rehearsals, camp weekends and touring the region. Being part of a symphony orchestra with 80 of Västra Götaland’s best young musicians is a feeling out of the ordinary.
It requires a great deal of commitment, self-responsibility and interest from you who are part of VÄGUS and you are required to do a great deal on your own. You should be aged 14-23 and have come a long way in your musical development. You should be passionate about taking your playing to the next level. Before auditioning, we recommend that you attend one of our concerts.
Important dates for the 2025-2026 season
Are you a participant in Vägus or a teacher of participating students? Here are the dates for our upcoming project in January:
January 2026
Repertoire: E. Grieg – Peer Gynt
- Rehearsal weekend 1: 9/1-11/1
- Rehearsal weekend 2: 23/1-25/1
- Tour days: 26/1-27/1
Application periods
- Autumn 2025: Submit your application along with a presentation video by October 5th. You will be notified by November 5th.
- Spring 2026: Submit your application along with a presentation video no later than February 1. You will be notified no later than March 1.
- Fill in your details in the forum. There you also attach a link to a video that you have posted online. The video should be about 5-7 minutes long and contain a piece of your choice from your current repertoire that shows contrasts in both tempo and character. You do not need to have accompaniment. Make an presentation of which pieces you will play. Keep in mind that the video should not require login details and that the video is not mirrored.
- Apply here: https://forms.office.com/e/27akd3izQw
Develop your musicality with us
Musicians from Gothenburg Symphony Orchestra, professional educators and singers inspire you in the Concert Hall - guaranteed energy injections for children and youth where you get to know even more people who love music.
